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Say ‘I Do’ All Over Again

Heinz Memorial Chapel opens its doors for couples to proclaim their love anew during an informal Homecoming weekend event.

Pride Initiatives Earn National Recognition

Pitt is building on a foundation of inclusiveness and awareness about LGBTQIA+ issues, inspiring student-led efforts and national praise.

Engineers Create Artificial Synapse to Help Computers ‘Think’ Like Humans

Computers don’t operate like humans when solving complex problems. But Pitt researchers are asking, “What if they could?”

Pitt Welcomes Inaugural Class of Pittsburgh Public Scholars to Campus

Ten students make up the first class of Pittsburgh Public Scholars, which offers all valedictorians and salutatorians of Pittsburgh Public Schools guaranteed admission to any Pitt campus, plus financial support for four years.

Pitt Again Named Best Public University in Northeast, Best Public Value in State

The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance honored Pitt with top rankings, and 2017 brought important rankings from additional national organizations.

Wrestling Dental Student Visits ‘Parts Unknown’

Britt Baker has won several wrestling championships. But this spring, she expects to claim an even bigger title: doctor of dental medicine. See her interview on "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" as the show explores eclectic corners of Pittsburgh, airing Oct. 22.

'Pitt Tonight' and Tomorrow: Emmy-nominated Student Production Makes a Lasting Mark

Jesse Irwin (A&S '17) wanted to start a late-night talk show at Pitt. With a student crew and film studies Assistant Professor Robert Clift's support, he made it happen in three months — and snagged an Emmy nod.

Accolades

September 19, 2018

Physical Therapy Alumni Inducted to American Physical Therapy Association Fellowship

September 19, 2018

University Japan Council to Recognize Japanese Documentary Filmmaker

September 18, 2018

Technologies Developed in McGowan Lab Licensed for Development

September 17, 2018

Elaine Vitone Wins Inaugural Award From National Association of Science Writers

September 13, 2018

Emily Elliott Receives 2018 Sulzman Award for Excellence in Education and Mentoring

September 12, 2018

Valerie Kinloch Receives NCTE Advancement of People of Color Leadership Award

September 11, 2018

Aman Mahajan Appointed Chair of Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine